Storm Surge Zones Cairns. Tropical Cyclone Jasper Cairns, Queensland red zone evacuated amid storm surge fears Serendibnews Red zone: for areas up to 2m above AHD* Orange zone: for areas between 2m and 3m above AHD In a cyclone, Cairns evacuation advice is given based on storm surge, not wind
PREPARE TO LEAVE Red and orange storm surge zones Cairns Regional Council from www.cairns.qld.gov.au
Storm surge evacuation routes can be viewed at Council's website, or by using the map at the Cairns Disaster Dashboard, and provide guidance on the most direct route out of a storm surge area If you are in a white zone, your property is outside the storm surge risk area
PREPARE TO LEAVE Red and orange storm surge zones Cairns Regional Council
The easiest method is entering their address in the 'storm surge search' feature of Council's website, or viewing the storm surge maps on the Cairns Disaster Dashboard Council has three storm surge zones reflecting the severity of the storm surge - red is highest (closest to sea level), followed by orange and yellow Evacuation for cyclones in Cairns is based on storm surge risk, not wind.
Cairns suburbs most likely to be impacted by storm surge during Cyclone Jasper NT News. Storm surge is caused by high winds pushing on the Council has mapped the danger with colour coded storm surge zones - the red zone is the highest risk area, closest to the coast, progressing to orange and yellow
Cyclone Jasper Cairns Esplanade businesses prepare for Cyclone storm surge The Advertiser. Maps and information guide advising of evacuation zones in the Cairns Regional Council area Flood Area People with homes and businesses in low-lying areas, close to rivers, creeks, major stormwater drains are most at risk from flooding and can better understand.